The Humble Collard Green
melissa2026-01-21T03:43:32-07:00Today we have a beautiful rain storm here and we are so happy for it. And since the trees still have their winter look, a warm dish for dinner is the plan. A few years
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Day 29 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project
melissa2026-01-21T02:58:19-07:00Hopefully you have been treating yourself well this new year. If you have not, consider a spa day at home...use that refined sugar as a body scrub! And when you are all smooth and relaxed,
Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-01-21T00:43:21-07:00Okroshka - Cold Kefir Soup From Russia While it may be the dead of winter for many of you, the sun was shining bright and it was warmish in Oakland so I could not resist
A quick message that explains a lot
melissa2026-01-21T00:42:21-07:00According to classical Ayurvedic texts, "There is nothing in the world which does not have therapeutic utility in appropriate conditions and situations." Conversely, no food or herb is assumed to help everyone always. Remember we
Learn to love exercise again
melissa2026-01-21T00:17:48-07:00This is an excellent article on why exercise is necessary for health and a reminder of how easy and fun it can be to fit into our day: Link here
Day 20 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project
melissa2026-01-20T23:12:08-07:00Perfect for a winter game day: Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup
Resting and Relaxing
melissa2026-01-20T23:04:12-07:00May 2019 Newsletter Re-post Hello and Happy May Day! I hope you are well and enjoying all the beauty of spring. Rest and Digest We all have heard the term “Fight or Flight” but
Day 9 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-01-20T19:11:30-07:00Today I offer a delightful soup: Creamy Dreamy Watercress Soup It is the prettiest pale green and looks amazing with a swirl of yogurt or kifir and a sprinkle of herbs. The recipe calls for
Day 6 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-01-20T18:49:36-07:00Creamy Cucumber Avocado Soup Easy, breezy soup for a lazy Sunday...
Day 24 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project
melissa2026-01-20T17:48:57-07:00Rain or shine Vegan Thai Soup will make any day the best.